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The Elements of Art - Tone
The element of tone is defined and described in this video using colourful animation and the examination of Thérèse Schwartze’s ‘Studies van handen’, Artemisia Gentileschi’s ‘Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes’ and ‘The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Three: Ji'nan to Mount Tai’ by Wang Hui. An informative introduction for junior to middle secondary students studying visual arts.
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Elements of Art - Space
The element of space is defined and described in this video using colourful animation and the examination of the artwork ‘Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul’ by Rembrandt van Rijn, and illustrations ‘Beach House with old car on deserted beach’ by Charles Harker and ‘African woman over sunset and city skyline’ (Buena Vista Images). An informative introduction for junior to middle secondary students studying visual arts.
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The Elements of Art - Shape
The element of shape is defined and described in this video using colourful animation and the examination of artworks, including ‘The Swan (No. 17) by Hilma af Klint, ‘Arrival of the Normandy Train, Gare Saint-Lazare’ by Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin’s ‘The Siestaca’. An informative introduction for junior to middle secondary students studying visual arts.
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Elements of Art - Line
The element of line is defined and described in this video using colourful animation and the examination of the artworks ‘Lozenge Composition with Yellow, Black, Blue, Red, and Gray’ by Piet Mondrian, Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat’ and an example of Pablo Picasso’s famous 1949 light drawings. An informative introduction for junior to middle secondary students studying visual arts.
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The Elements of Art - Form
The element of form is defined and described in this video using colourful animation and the examination of Stever’s ‘Vanitas Still Life’, ‘Rocking Chair’ by Harvey Ellis and ‘Pendant with a Triton Riding a Unicorn-like Sea Creature’ by Reinhold Vasters. An informative introduction for junior to middle secondary students studying visual arts.
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Elements of Art - Texture
The element of texture is defined and described in this video using colourful animation and the examination of artworks including Rosa Bonheur’s cast bronze, ‘Shorn Ewe’, ‘The Threatened Swan’ by Jan Asselijn and Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Wheat Field with Cypresses’. An informative introduction for junior to middle secondary students studying visual arts.
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One of the most important videos you'll be watching as an artist! This video is about Composition in Art explained in an easy to understand way.
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CB Creative Bloq Art and Design Inspiration
Create powerful artistic compositions: 21 pro tips.
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Drawing & Painting - The Virtual Instructor
Learn how to create better compositions in your drawings and paintings using The Rule of Thirds.
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The Rule of Thirds in Art
The Rule of Thirds is a derivative of the “Golden Ratio”, a mathematical relationship of proportion that can found in our natural world.
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In depth drawing and painting tutorials with clear, concise step by step narration so that even the complete beginner can follow along.
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7 Common Watercolour Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Watercolours are like no other painting medium.
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5 Simple Watercolor Techniques for Beginners
With these simple warm-up activities, you’ll begin to understand how watercolor really works, get comfortable with your paints, and hopefully come up with ideas for new creations.
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
This site is designed to help you start and continue your artistic life.
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Watercolor Glossary of Terms
Just beginning in watercolor or need to “brush up” on your watercolor lingo? Here’s a glossary of common watercolor terms.
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The Australian watercolour institute by This video examines how to draw with pen and ink by demonstrating four of the most common techniques - hatching, cross hatching, random lines, and stippling.
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10 pen drawing techniques and tips
When drawn with knowledge, a great pen drawing carries a certain evocative power that stems from the cleanliness of the finished work.
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Pen and Ink Drawing Techniques
Pen and ink drawing describes the process of using pens to apply ink to a surface. There is an endless amount of pen and ink techniques.
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PEN AND INK DRAWING LESSONS - MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
This page outlines all the art materials that you need for our lessons on pen and ink drawing with Indian ink and watercolors.
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Pen and Ink Sketching: 6 Shading Techniques
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Ballpoint Art by Impressionism is one of the best known and loved movements in Art History, but why?
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IMPRESSIONISM
Impressionism developed in France in the nineteenth century and is based on the practice of painting out of doors and spontaneously ‘on the spot’ rather than in a studio from sketches.
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Impressionism
Impressionism is perhaps the most important movement in the whole of modern painting. At some point in the 1860s, a group of young artists decided to paint, very simply, what they saw, thought, and felt.
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What is Impressionism?
Impressionism describes a style of painting developed in France during the mid-to-late 19th century; characterizations of the style include small, visible brushstrokes that offer the bare impression of form, unblended color and an emphasis on the accurate depiction of natural light.
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Impressionism by Great Artits Van Gogh
An illuminating series examining the lives and works of the greatest artists of the western world.
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Special Projects curator Colin Wiggins walks you through the life and work of Vincent van Gogh.
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Van Gogh Museum
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WELCOME TO THE VINCENT VAN GOGH GALLERY!
The definitive reference for information about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh.
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Van Gogh and the seasons
Van Gogh and the Seasons is presented within sections devoted to each of the four seasons.
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Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh was one of the world’s greatest artists, with paintings such as ‘Starry Night’ and ‘Sunflowers,’ though he was unknown until after his death.
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Van Gogh by Painting a Landscape with atmospheric depth is made possible by carefully mixing your tones and colours as you bring layers forward.
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10 Landscape Painting Tips Perfect For Beginners
Here are 10 landscape painting tips perfect for beginners. Landscape painting can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it.
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15 Step By Step Acrylic Painting Tutorials Perfect for Beginners
Try these step by step tutorials for acrylic painting created by an artist for beginners. Learn how to paint with acrylics.
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How to Paint Better Landscapes
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12 Best Landscape Painting Tips
Here is where you can find simple landscapes to paint.
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Archibald Prize winner 2020 Vincent Namatjira
We visit Vincent Namatjira in his studio in the community of Indulkana, located in the far north east of South Australia in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. He discusses why he paints and his winning portrait of Adam Goodes.
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Fine art tips on How to Paint with Ken Done
In this fine art TV show episode Ken Done is interviewed with Colour In Your Life about painting, drawing, art workshops, art tips and art techniques.
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